For meringue, beat together egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 6 Tbsp. sugar. Beat until there are no sugar crystals. Pour over hot filling. Bake at 325° for about 20 min.

Slice the bananas into the the pie crust. Beat the instant pudding mix with the milk for 2 min. Pour over the bananas. Beat the whipping cream until frothy; add sugar and continue to beat until firm. Spread over the top of the pie. Refrigerate until serving. Serves 8.

Pour melted butter into pan (you can put the pan in the oven with a stick of butter in it while the oven is preheating; the butter melts as you get the other ingredients ready). Sprinkle the Oreo crumbs evenly over the melted butter, and press into pan (a spoon works well for this).

Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Add the cookie pieces and chocolate chips/chunks. Press down firmly with a fork.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly brown. Loosen from sides of pan while still warm and allow to cool. Makes 36.

Maple Apple Crisp

5 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

pinch salt

1/4 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375°.

Place apples in an 8"x 8" baking dish. Pour maple syrup over apples. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar, and salt and butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6.